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South Korean Shamanic Folk Pop Group ADG7

2022/04/20 (Wednesday)

Caravan World Rhythms
and
The Korean Cultural Centre of Canada
present
 
SPECTACULAR AWARD WINNING
SOUTH KOREAN SHAMANIC FOLK POP GROUP

 

Ak Dan Gwang Chil (ADG7)

Sunday, June 19
Show 8pm / Doors 7pm
Rio Theatre
1660 E. Broadway, Vancouver

With one foot in the world of tradition and another in glitzy upbeat pop, Ak Dan Gwang Chil (ADG7) is a multi-award winning group featuring three powerhouse female folk singers and a rich repertoire inspired by Korea's sacred, shamanic ritual music (gut) and beloved folk songs (minyo) of Hwanghae Province in the northern reaches of the Peninsula. Their powerful performances engage and immerse like no other, presenting the spiritual blessings and positive energy of traditional music in a thoroughly modern and often comical style.

By reconnecting with and reimaging shared Korean cultural roots, ADG7 expresses the true meaning of liberation and the desire for unification. The group's recognitions include Best Group at the 2018 KBS Korean Traditional Music Awards plus recent performances at WOMEX (World Music Expo) 2019, globalFEST 2020 and on NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts.

“A most astonishing show musically and immensely entertaining- Ak Dan Gwang Chil from South Korea. WOW!!!”

— Bob Boilen, NPR Music

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